A NORTH HOLLAND CHEESE MARKET
Photo from Hugh M. Smith
CHILDREN OF SOUTH BEVELAND, AN ISLAND ADJACENT TO WALCHEREN
These two islands form part of the province of Zealand, the greater portion of whose surface
is below the level of the sea. The province is protected by more than 300 miles of dikes
mediately the market is in full blast.
Sales are not made according to the sum
mary "Dutch auction" fashion, but after
much sparring and bargaining, during
which the cheeses are felt, smelt, and
tasted. Agreement upon the price for
particular lots of cheese is signalized by
seller and buyer striking hands, and then,
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